Complete master bathroom update. No change to original layout. Shrunk down the tub area to expand the shower. Used edge of drop-in tub as new shower bench! Pebble tile base inside shower for natural grip. Roman style tub filler and faucets. Jetted bath tub with new tile surround. New vanity with quartz countertops. Porcelain tile flooring.

This 4,000-square foot home is located in the Silversand section of Hermosa Beach, known for its fabulous restaurants, walkability and beach access. Stylistically, it’s coastal-meets-traditional, complete with 4 bedrooms, 5.5 baths, a 3-stop elevator and a roof deck with amazing ocean views. The client, an art collector, wanted bold color and unique aesthetic choices. In the living room, the built-in shelving is lined in luminescent mother of pearl. The dining area’s custom hand-blown chandelier was made locally and perfectly diffuses light. The client’s former granite-topped dining table didn’t fit the size and shape of the space, so we cut the granite and built a new base and frame around it. The bedrooms are full of organic materials and personal touches, such as the light raffia wall-covering in the master bedroom and the fish-painted end table in a college-aged son’s room—a nod to his love of surfing. Detail is always important, but especially to this client, so we searched for the perfect artisans to create one-of-a kind pieces. Several light fixtures were commissioned by an International glass artist. These include the white, layered glass pendants above the kitchen island, and the stained glass piece in the hallway, which glistens blues and greens through the window overlooking the front entrance of the home. The overall feel of the house is peaceful but not complacent, full of tiny surprises and energizing pops of color.

This serene bathroom has a steam room with a custom chaise designed after the owner's body for the perfect spa experience.

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Bathroom with marble floor from A Step in Stone, marble wainscoting and marble chair rail.

The rectilinear shape of the room is separated into different functional areas for bathing, grooming and showering. The creative layout of the space is crowned with the seated vanity as the anteroom, and an exit beyond the opening of the shower leads to the laundry and back end of the house. Bold patterned floor tile is a recurring theme throughout the house, a nod to the European practice of giving careful thought to this feature. The central light fixture, flare of the art deco crown molding, centered vanity cabinet and tall windows create a variety of sight lines and an artificial drop to the ceiling that grounds the space. Cove lighting is color changing and tunable to achieve the desired atmosphere and mood.

The initial impression of the soaking tub is spoken in the straightness of the edges that call to a modern style. A closer look reveals the contrasting soft curves for a timeless expression. The centralized picture window provides a focal backdrop with a connection to the outside. Natural light is controlled from the automatic shade hidden by the light cove. Softly colored drapery breaks from the white and gray theme to warm the space. As a punchy statement, the carved marble side table accessorizes the area with a bold European profile.

This homeowner requested an awesome shower and a space that is a reflection of their aesthetic. Our unique approach to the layout, enabled us to create a large walk-in shower with floating bench. Black fixtures and details are a reflection of the homeowners brave aesthetic.

Waypoint Cabinetry. Design by Mindy at Creekside Cabinets and Joanne Glenn at Island Creek Builders, Photos by Archie at Smart Focus Photography.

Modern bathroom featuring mosaic tile backsplash, wood vanity, two sinks, black faucets, gray countertops, black hardware, dark gray tile flooring, and stacked subway tile.

This primary bath has plenty of natural light but to add additional ambience, mirrored medicine cabinets are finished with LED lights that adjust to lighting needs.